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At 35,000 Acres, the Madre Fire Is California’s Largest This Year
The blaze is burning in a desolate area of San Luis Obispo County, but its smoke has spread to two nearby counties.
Madre Fire map: Evacuations for California’s largest wildfire of 2025
The Madre Fire was reported shortly after noon Wednesday, July 2, along Highway 166 about 25 miles east of Santa Maria.
Madre Fire burning over 35,000 acres in California, largest in the state this year
The fire has prompted evacuation orders, warnings, and highway closures in San Luis Obispo County around 100 miles north of ...
Wildfire in Central California explodes to 35,500 acres
A wildfire in central California exploded in size as dry, hot weather Thursday raised the fire risk for large portions of the state.
Massive wildfire breaks out near California’s Central Coast
Hundreds of firefighters are working to contain a fast-moving wildfire that erupted near California’s Central Coast on ...
Northern California forecast: Breeze slightly cools region but increases Sierra wildfire risk
Thursday will feel slightly less warmer in Northern California as a breeze helps cool off the region, but wildfire risk ...